Birth Injury
Giving birth should be a joyous occasion. While the process usually goes smoothly, there are those unfortunate circumstances when a doctor made an error during the birth of a child. Birth injuries can be permanent and can affect that child's life forever. Sadly, some of these mistakes result in death to both the baby and the mother. If you lost a pregnant family member or if you are a mother who lost her baby and it was due to a doctor's neglience, do not hesitate and contact our Philadelphia medical malpractice lawyers.
Have you or your baby experienced an injury during the birthing process due to a negligent doctor? Our Philadelphia medical malpractice lawyers can help during this hard time. Contact our Philadelphia Medical Malpractice Lawyers today!
Our Philadelphia medical malpractice lawyers can help to determine if a birth injury may be due to the negligence of a doctor. Some of these common birth injuries include:
- Head injury
- Nerve injury
- Respiratory infection
- Improper use of forceps
- Asphyxia
- Medication prescribed for the mother which ends up harming the baby
One of the more common types of brain injuries is cerebral palsy. Signs of cerebral palsy may present themselves while the child is still infant, or when they become a toddler. Children with cerebral palsy develop at a slower rate than children without cerebral palsy, and have difficulties when it comes to muscle movements. Additionally, improper use of the forceps during a breech birth can result in shoulder dystocia.
Certain circumstances may present themselves that may be out of a doctor's hands, but a doctor needs to know how to properly handle these situations to ensure properly delivery. For example, premature babies are much more fragile than normal weight babies, therefore becoming more prone to injury. On the other hand, large babies can present a problem as well. The doctor needs to determine if the mother is capable of having a safe vaginal birth, and if not, needs to perform a successful c-section. Failure to do so can result in both injury to the mother and her baby. Aside from expensive medical bills and heartbreaking conditions, birth injuries can also be fatal. Our Philadelphia medical malpractice lawyers can help victims receive compensation in this type of situation.
Have you or your baby experienced an injury during the birthing process due to a negligent doctor? Our Philadelphia medical malpractice lawyers can help during this hard time. Contact our Philadelphia Medical Malpractice Lawyers today!
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